steady ripening and cool nights produced wines of crystalline fruit and natural poise
evolving into notes of saffron
framed by gentle floral notes and a touch of honey
Excess bunches are thinned out at the end of the summer
founded in 1978 and based in the heart of Victoria’s Yarra Valley
2023 Rasteau ‘Les Valats’, Alain Jaume Summer Rose Promo steady ripening and cool nightsGarrigue Grip Alain Jaumes 2023 Les Valats is Rasteau in full southern Rhne colour: dark, spicy and generous, but with enough freshness to keep it beautifully composed. Grenache leads the blend, bringing ripe cherry, blackberry, plum and warm spice, while Syrah and Mourvdre add pepper, savoury herbs, leather and a deeper, more brooding edge. On the palate, it is juicy, fleshy and nicely structured, with ripe tannins, black fruit, herbes de Provence,